Adjustable foot sleeve

By designing an adjustable foot cover mechanism and auxiliary mechanism, the problem of insufficient adjustability of the foot cover was solved, enabling convenient removal and fixation, improving patient comfort and treatment effect, and reducing the risk of secondary trauma.

CN223542125UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-14CANCER HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO SHANTOU UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Application Number
CN202522109009.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-30
Publication Date
2025-11-14
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-30

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Technical Problem

The existing foot covers have limited overall adjustability, which affects comfort and treatment effectiveness. Furthermore, the process of medical staff putting on or removing them may cause secondary trauma to the affected area, affecting wound healing.

Method used

An adjustable foot cover was designed, comprising a user mechanism and an auxiliary mechanism. The user mechanism allows for easy removal via zippers and pull rings, while the auxiliary mechanism achieves ring-shaped fixation via limiting straps and adhesive components. Combined with soft fabric and foot pads, it enhances comfort.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient removal and fixation of foot covers, reduces the risk of secondary trauma, improves patient comfort and treatment effectiveness, and reduces the risk of pressure injury.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an adjustable foot cover, which relates to the technical field of medical care, and comprises a foot cover body and a using mechanism, the using mechanism comprises a zipper arranged at the front end of the foot cover body, the outer side of the zipper is connected with a pull ring in a sliding manner, one end of the pull ring is provided with a connecting component used for assisting in use, and the other end of the pull ring is provided with a connecting rod. A connecting ring is mounted on the outer side of the foot sleeve body, and a buckle is mounted in the connecting ring; the auxiliary mechanism is arranged on the outer side of the foot sleeve body, the auxiliary mechanism comprises a limiting belt arranged on the outer side of the foot sleeve body, one end of the limiting belt is fixedly connected with an auxiliary frame, and an extension belt is sewn on the other side of the outer wall of the foot sleeve body. The adjustable foot sleeve disclosed by the utility model has the effects that the adjustable foot sleeve can be specially used by a specially-assigned person, cross infection is reduced, the probability of infection in a hospital can be reduced, and the adjustable foot sleeve is of a cloth design and can be reused after being disinfected.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical and health care technology, and in particular to an adjustable foot cover. Background Technology

[0002] The CPM (Continuous Physical Movement) limb intelligent motion training therapy machine is primarily designed to provide bedridden patients with the necessary passive movements of their lower limbs, including extension, flexion, and abduction, before and during postoperative recovery. It is a form of physical therapy. When using the machine, foot covers are required to prevent direct contact between the machine and patients with postoperative wounds. These foot covers also help stabilize the legs, preventing cross-infection, and can be sterilized and reused.

[0003] Because the foot covers have limited overall adjustability, comfort and treatment effectiveness are affected. Furthermore, when medical staff put on or remove the foot covers for patients, they may inevitably cause secondary trauma to the affected area due to pulling or tugging, which not only increases the patient's pain and affects comfort, but also hinders the rapid recovery of the wound. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model discloses an adjustable foot cover, which aims to solve the problem that the overall adjustability of the foot cover is weak, which affects the comfort and treatment effect. Furthermore, when medical staff put on or remove the foot cover for patients, it may inevitably cause secondary trauma to the affected area due to pulling, which not only increases the patient's pain and affects comfort, but also hinders the rapid recovery of the wound.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] An adjustable foot cover includes a foot cover body and a use mechanism: the use mechanism includes a zipper disposed at the front end of the foot cover body, a pull ring slidably connected to the outer side of the zipper, a connecting component for auxiliary use installed at one end of the pull ring, a connecting ring installed on the outer side of the foot cover body, and a buckle installed inside the connecting ring; an auxiliary mechanism: the auxiliary mechanism is disposed on the outer side of the foot cover body, and the auxiliary mechanism is used to fix the patient's foot in a ring.

[0007] By setting up a user mechanism, medical staff can release the buckle and connecting component from the limiting connection by pressing the buckle installed on the outside of the connecting ring. At the same time, they can pull down the connecting component of the external sliding connection of the zipper and pull the zipper along the usage path from the thigh to the toes, thus detaching the patient's foot from the foot cover.

[0008] The auxiliary mechanism includes a limiting band disposed on the outside of the foot cover body, an auxiliary frame fixedly connected to one end of the limiting band, an extension band sewn to the other side of the outer wall of the foot cover body, an adhesive component for auxiliary limiting sewn to one end of the extension band, adhesive fabric sewn to the outside of the limiting band, a first elastic band and a second elastic band fixed to the bottom of the inner wall of the foot cover body, and a foot pad detachably disposed on the bottom of the inner wall of the foot cover body, with the first elastic band and the second elastic band respectively located in the second limiting groove and the first limiting groove of the foot pad.

[0009] By setting up an auxiliary mechanism, medical staff can insert one end of the extension strap into the inside of the auxiliary frame, wrap it around the partition, and then stick one end of the extension strap to the adhesive cloth on the outside of the limiting strap to limit its position, thereby fixing the patient's leg in a ring-like manner.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive component includes a Velcro strip disposed at one end of the extension band, wherein the Velcro strip and the adhesive fabric are adhesively connected. By providing the adhesive component, the stability of the connection between the limiting band and the extension band can be increased.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a partition is fixedly connected to the inner side of the auxiliary frame, which divides the interior of the auxiliary frame into two parts. By setting the partition, the limiting strap and the extension strap can be used for limiting.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the foot cover body is made of soft fabric, the length from thigh to ankle of the foot cover body is 75cm, the length from ankle to toe of the foot cover body is 28cm, and the width of the extension strap and the limiting strap is 5cm. By using soft fabric, the comfort of the patient's feet can be increased.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting component includes a limiting ring disposed at one end of the pull ring, the limiting ring and the buckle being engaged. By providing the connecting component, the pull ring can be prevented from falling off.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, one end of the zipper extends to the toe of the foot cover body, and the inside of the zipper is sewn with cotton fabric. By providing cotton fabric, the comfort of the patient's leg and the zipper release surface can be increased.

[0015] This utility model discloses an adjustable foot cover with the following beneficial effects.

[0016] Firstly, by setting up a user mechanism, medical staff can release the buckle and connecting component from the limiting connection by pressing the buckle installed on the outside of the connecting ring. At the same time, they can pull down the connecting component that slides on the outside of the zipper and pull the ring along the zipper's usage path from the thigh to the toes, thus separating the patient's feet from the foot cover body. This facilitates disassembly and disinfection, reduces the risk of infection, and the adjustable leg cover allows for easy adjustment of tightness, increasing patient comfort.

[0017] Secondly, by setting up an auxiliary mechanism, medical staff can insert one end of the extension strap into the inside of the auxiliary frame, and after wrapping it around the partition, stick one end of the extension strap to the adhesive cloth on the outside of the limiting strap to limit the position, thereby fixing the patient's leg in a ring. The ring fixation can be used to adjust the size of the leg and foot circumference, increasing patient comfort. In addition, the foot cover itself is soft, which can reduce pressure damage to the foot.

[0018] Thirdly, a foot pad is provided at the bottom of the foot cover body in this application to improve the patient's comfort. In order to ensure the stability of the foot pad, the foot pad can be elastically pressed together by the first elastic band and the second elastic band to improve its stability. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is an axonometric view of an adjustable foot cover proposed in this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of an adjustable foot cover proposed in this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a limiting band for an adjustable foot cover proposed in this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the buckle of an adjustable foot cover proposed in this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the foot cover body of an adjustable foot cover proposed in this utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional view of an adjustable foot pad proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 7 This is a top view of an adjustable foot pad proposed in this utility model.

[0026] In the attached diagram: 1. Foot cover body; 2. Zipper; 3. Pull ring; 4. Extension strap; 5. Limiting strap; 6. Auxiliary frame; 7. Velcro; 8. Limiting ring; 9. Adhesive fabric; 10. Connecting ring; 11. Buckle; 12. Foot pad; 13. First limiting groove; 14. Second limiting groove; 15. First elastic band; 16. Second elastic band. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0029] Reference Figures 1 to 7 An adjustable foot cover includes a foot cover body 1 and a use mechanism: the use mechanism includes a zipper 2 disposed at the front end of the foot cover body 1, a pull ring 3 slidably connected to the outside of the zipper 2, a connecting component for auxiliary use installed at one end of the pull ring 3, a connecting ring 10 installed on the outside of the foot cover body 1, and a buckle 11 installed inside the connecting ring 10; an auxiliary mechanism: the auxiliary mechanism is disposed on the outside of the foot cover body 1, and the auxiliary mechanism is used to fix the patient's foot in a ring.

[0030] In this solution, when medical staff remove the foot cover body 1 from the patient's foot, the medical staff can press the buckle 11 installed on the outside of the connecting ring 10 to release the limiting connection between the buckle 11 and the connecting component. At the same time, the medical staff can pull down the connecting component that slides on the outside of the zipper 2 and pull the pull ring 3 along the usage trajectory of the zipper 2 from the thigh to the toe, thus separating the patient's foot from the foot cover body 1. At the same time, by setting an auxiliary mechanism, the foot cover body 1 can be fixed in a ring shape to adjust the leg and foot circumference size and increase the patient's comfort.

[0031] Among them, reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The auxiliary mechanism includes a limiting band 5 set on the outside of the foot cover body 1. An auxiliary frame 6 is fixedly connected to one end of the limiting band 5. An extension band 4 is sewn on the other side of the outer wall of the foot cover body 1. An adhesive component for auxiliary limiting is sewn on one end of the extension band 4. Adhesive fabric 9 is sewn on the outside of the limiting band 5.

[0032] In this solution, by setting up an auxiliary mechanism, medical staff can insert one end of the extension strap 4 into the inside of the auxiliary frame 6, and after wrapping it around the partition, stick one end of the extension strap 4 to the adhesive cloth 9 on the outside of the limiting strap 5 to limit the position, thereby fixing the patient's leg in a ring.

[0033] Furthermore, a first elastic band 15 and a second elastic band 16 are fixed inside the bottom of the foot cover body 1, and a foot pad 12 is detachably provided inside the bottom of the foot cover body 1. The first elastic band 15 and the second elastic band 16 are respectively located in the second limiting groove 14 and the first limiting groove 13 of the foot pad 12.

[0034] In this embodiment, since patients with leg or foot injuries usually do not wear socks, as socks would also increase the difficulty of putting on and taking off the foot covers, the patients' feet would not feel comfortable when wearing the foot covers of this application. Therefore, a foot pad 12 is provided at the bottom of the foot cover body 1 to improve the patient's comfort. In order to ensure the stability of the foot pad 12, the foot pad 12 can be elastically pressed together by the first elastic band 15 and the second elastic band 16 to improve its stability.

[0035] Specifically, the second limiting groove 14 is formed on the thinner front surface of the foot pad 12 and is recessed downwards, so that the first elastic band 15 will not bulge upwards when pressed into the second limiting groove 14, thus improving comfort. The first limiting groove 13 is formed inside the thicker rear part of the foot pad 12 and is open outwards, making it easy for the second elastic band 16 to pass through the opening. The above design also makes it easy to assemble and disassemble the foot pad 12.

[0036] Furthermore, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In a preferred embodiment, the adhesive component includes a Velcro 7 disposed at one end of the extension band 4, and the Velcro 7 and the adhesive cloth 9 are adhesively connected. By providing the adhesive component, the stability of the connection between the limiting band 5 and the extension band 4 can be increased.

[0037] Among them, reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 In a preferred embodiment, a partition is fixedly connected to the inner side of the auxiliary frame 6, which divides the interior of the auxiliary frame 6 into two parts. By setting the partition, the limiting band 5 and the extension band 4 can be used for limiting.

[0038] Furthermore, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, the foot cover body 1 is made of soft fabric. The length from the thigh to the ankle of the foot cover body 1 is 75cm, and the length from the ankle to the toe of the foot cover body 1 is 28cm. The width of the extension strap 4 and the limiting strap 5 is 5cm. By using soft fabric, the comfort of the patient's feet can be increased, and the pressure on the patient's ankle skin caused by long-term treatment can be avoided, thus reducing the risk of pressure injury.

[0039] Among them, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2In a preferred embodiment, the connecting component includes a limiting ring 8 disposed at one end of the pull ring 3. The limiting ring 8 and the buckle 11 are engaged. By providing the connecting component, the pull ring 3 can be prevented from falling off.

[0040] Furthermore, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In a preferred embodiment, one end of the zipper 2 extends to the toe of the foot cover body 1, and cotton fabric is sewn on the inside of the zipper 2. By providing cotton fabric, the comfort of the patient's leg and the zipper 2 unzipping surface can be increased.

[0041] Working principle: When medical staff remove the foot cover body 1 from the patient's foot;

[0042] First, by pressing the buckle 11 installed on the outside of the connecting ring 10, the medical staff can release the buckle 11 from the limiting ring 8. At the same time, they can pull down the limiting ring 8 that is slidably connected to the outside of the zipper 2, and pull the pull ring 3 along the usage trajectory of the zipper 2 from the thigh to the toes, thus separating the patient's feet from the foot cover body 1.

[0043] Next, the medical staff inserted one end of the extension strap 4 into the inside of the auxiliary frame 6, and after wrapping it around the partition, they attached the Velcro 7 at one end of the extension strap 4 to the adhesive cloth 9 on the outside of the limiting strap 5 to fix the patient's leg in a ring-like manner.

[0044] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Substitutions may include replacements for some structures, devices, or method steps, or they may be complete technical solutions. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model should all be covered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An adjustable foot cover, comprising a foot cover body (1), characterized in that, Also includes: The use mechanism includes a zipper (2) disposed at the front end of the foot cover body (1), a pull ring (3) is slidably connected to the outside of the zipper (2), a connecting component for auxiliary use is installed at one end of the pull ring (3), a connecting ring (10) is installed on the outside of the foot cover body (1), and a buckle (11) is installed inside the connecting ring (10). Auxiliary mechanism: The auxiliary mechanism is located on the outside of the foot cover body (1), and the auxiliary mechanism is used to fix the patient's foot in a ring shape; The auxiliary mechanism includes a limiting band (5) disposed on the outside of the foot cover body (1), an auxiliary frame (6) is fixedly connected to one end of the limiting band (5), an extension band (4) is sewn on the other side of the outer wall of the foot cover body (1), an adhesive component for auxiliary limiting is sewn on one end of the extension band (4), and an adhesive cloth (9) is sewn on the outside of the limiting band (5). The bottom of the foot cover body (1) is fixed with a first elastic band (15) and a second elastic band (16). The bottom of the foot cover body (1) is detachably provided with a foot pad (12). The first elastic band (15) and the second elastic band (16) are respectively located in the second limiting groove (14) and the first limiting groove (13) of the foot pad (12).

2. The adjustable foot cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adhesive assembly includes a Velcro (7) disposed at one end of the extension strip (4), and the Velcro (7) and the adhesive cloth (9) are adhesively connected.

3. An adjustable foot cover according to claim 2, characterized in that, A partition is fixedly connected to the inside of the auxiliary frame (6), and the partition divides the interior of the auxiliary frame (6) into two parts.

4. An adjustable foot cover according to claim 3, characterized in that, The material of the foot cover body (1) is soft fabric. The length of the foot cover body (1) from thigh to ankle is 75cm, and the length from ankle to toe is 28cm. The width of the extension strap (4) and the limiting strap (5) is 5cm.

5. An adjustable foot cover according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting component includes a limiting ring (8) disposed at one end of the pull ring (3), and the limiting ring (8) and the buckle (11) are engaged.

6. An adjustable foot cover according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the zipper (2) extends to the toe of the foot cover body (1), and cotton fabric is sewn on the inside of the zipper (2).